I speedrunned the Fairy Strategy Game

Chapter 24 The Fairy Who Got Drunk

The news that the Great Qian Dynasty had established the Demon Suppression Bureau and was recruiting disciples from various sects spread like wildfire within the Southern Immortal Sect.

However, to the surprise of the disciples, the person chosen by the Great Qian Dynasty was neither Yun Yi, who ranked first on the Sky List, nor Gu Qingxue, the renowned Jade Sword Fairy.

It was her fellow disciple, Li Muyu.

This person, who had never even made it into the top ten of the Sky Ranking, suddenly became the focus of the Southern Immortal Sect in just one month.

He escaped unharmed from the clutches of the demonic leader, quelled the chaos in the Baili family, and slew the dragon of Chunjiang Prefecture.

Any one of these events alone would be enough to cause a huge uproar.

After the imperial edict was issued, the entire Southern Immortal Sect was discussing the matter.

Zixiao Peak.

main hall.

"Master, Li Muyu is only at the sixth realm of cultivation. What qualifications does he have to represent the Southern Immortal Sect?"

The head of the sect, Gongsun Yang, stood with his hands behind his back in the main hall, his black Taoist robe standing tall and his eyes bright and deep.

"He was chosen by the Great Qian Dynasty, and the sects cannot interfere with the court's decision."

Xu Zhengyang clenched his fists beneath his sleeves, his heart filled with resentment.

He could accept that the person as Yun Yi, or as Gu Qingxue, but not as Li Muyu!

"but…"

With his back to Xu Zhengyang, Master Gongsun spoke in a meaningful tone.

"Although the candidate has been decided, if Li Muyu gives up voluntarily, or if something unexpected happens during the process, I suppose Daqian will have no complaints."

Upon hearing the advice, Xu Zhengyang's mind stirred, and he bowed and withdrew.

"Disciple understands!"

Xu Zhengyang was born into a powerful Jianghu family in Yuzhou. Although the family was influential, he was born out of wedlock. Even though he showed amazing talent in cultivation from a young age, he was never valued by his father and was always overshadowed by his older brother.

Even after joining the Southern Immortal Sect and achieving the fifth realm of cultivation, having already transcended the mundane world, he was merely cultivated as a figurehead and became a sharp blade in his elder brother's hands.

Now that the Great Qian Dynasty has established the Demon Suppression Division, and a position is within his grasp, he must consider whether this might be the only opportunity he has in his life.

Outside Jade Maiden Peak.

Ji Yudie wore a green silk dress, her beautiful face was cool and aloof, and her bright eyes, like clear springs, carried a hint of indifference.

"What brings you here?"

Xu Zhengyang looked at that slightly unfamiliar face and could sense that her attitude towards him was becoming increasingly distant, but he couldn't care less about what she thought at the moment.

"The Great Qian Dynasty established the Demon Suppression Bureau, and Li Muyu was the person appointed by the imperial court."

Ji Yudie already knew about Li Muyu's background after her trip to Luoyang Mountain, so she wasn't surprised.

"so what?"

Xu Zhengyang looked at Ji Yudie.

"I want you to talk to him."

Although he didn't say it outright, Ji Yudie understood his implied meaning, and a mocking smile appeared on her jade-like face.

"You want me to persuade Li Muyu to give you his seat?"

"You overestimate my importance in Li Muyu's heart."

"Besides, why should I help you? Our marriage is nothing more than a family alliance; to me, it would be the same even if it were someone else!"

Hearing Ji Yudie's merciless tone, Xu Zhengyang became furious.

"Ji Yudie!"

"Don't forget the current situation of your Ji family. If you were not under the protection of my Xu family, you would have been devoured by other factions long ago."

Faced with Xu Zhengyang's threat, Ji Yudie's attitude was surprisingly cold, and she turned and left without looking back.

"Whatever you want."

Mount Nainai.

Li Muyu got up early in the morning and put the two inflatable puppets sitting side by side into his Qiankun bag.

After slaying the dragon that day, Li Muyu decisively acquired the [Inflatable Puppet (Automatic)].

Whoever suffers, we can't let the younger brother suffer.

And it lived up to expectations, not only progressing rapidly in its cultivation but also operating on its own during the day.

The next step is to find a way to obtain Butterfly Coins, acquire the silicone puppets in the store, and also get the title of "Doll Collector".

Li Muyu stretched his muscles and bones, as he was quite tired last night.

After giving her master a massage, she then massaged Xue Baining's feet; she was practically working like a top-notch technician.

Recalling Xue Baining's disheveled appearance as she fled in panic last night, Li Muyu couldn't help but chuckle.

"What kind of leader of the demonic path? He's just a noob from elementary school."

With his confinement lifted, Li Muyu had no reason to continue his paid leave and, as usual, rushed to the Enforcement Hall to report for duty.

Throughout the journey, the disciples kept their eyes fixed on him, as if he were a shadow.

Outside the Hall of Law Enforcement.

A group of disciples surrounded him, clamoring to challenge Li Muyu.

As Ma Zouri was leading his men to drive them away, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye and joined in the commotion.

"Kill Li Gou and steal the fairy!"

"Brother Yu, you've been released from quarantine?"

Li Muyu shushed him, signaling him to keep quiet.

Enter the inner hall.

Lu Guan's voice could be heard from afar.

"I'm not lying to you, the current Empress Dowager is really my elder sister."

Guard the silver-white eyes.

"I could also say that the emperor is my elder brother."

Shouyin was taken aback when he saw Li Muyu approaching.

"Boss, you're out of prison?"

Li Muyu raised his hand and punched violently.

"I'm being put in solitary confinement, not in jail!"

When Lu Guan saw Li Muyu approaching, he quickly pulled him aside to explain for him.

"I'm not lying to you, Brother Fish can vouch for it."

Li Muyu said.

"I've never seen your sister."

Lu Guan said anxiously.

"You've seen it before. When you were little, the princess brought you to the Lu residence to play, and the three of you slept in one bed at night."

"You even said back then that you would marry my elder sister as your crown prince's wife in the future."

As he spoke, Lu Guan said with some regret.

"It's a pity that my sister was later summoned to the palace, otherwise Brother Yu would be my brother-in-law now."

Shouyin stood beside him, her eyes wide, and the more she listened, the more something seemed amiss.

Did Brother Yu sleep with the Empress Dowager?

He also wants to marry her as the crown prince's wife?

You dare say something like that could cost you your head? I wouldn't even dare listen.

"Hey Fish Bro, my grandma had her second baby, I'm going home to check on her..."

Seeing Shouyin hurriedly run away, Lu Guan wanted to call him back.

Li Muyu sat down behind his familiar desk and happily slacked off.

"They were scared away by you. Your sister is now the Empress Dowager of the Great Qian Dynasty, holding an extremely powerful position. Although the late emperor has been dead for many years, she is still a member of the royal family. She can't just say things like that."

Lu Guan pouted.

That's just how it is.

"My sister entered the palace less than ten days before the late emperor passed away. She has been living alone in the deep palace all these years. Even if she wants to go home, she will be scolded by her father."

"I should have married Brother Yu back then; it would have been a double blessing for the families."

Li Muyu remained silent.

The Lu family was a prominent clan in Jiangnan, with four generations producing three dukes, and their reputation was extremely high.

The current head of the family, Lu Wenyuan, holds the official position of Prime Minister of the Great Qian Dynasty and is extremely shrewd and calculating.

Back then, when her father and the late emperor were at odds, Lu Yuan'er's entry into the palace as empress seemed more like a statement of intent. The entanglement of interests involved was something Lu Guan could not possibly see through.

midnight.

When Li Muyu returned to the peak, he suddenly saw a familiar figure sitting under a locust tree, with wine jars scattered at his feet.

"I didn't realize you had a drinking problem before."

Ji Yudie looked up, her fair cheeks flushed with a captivating blush. Unusually, she didn't retort, but simply glanced at Li Muyu silently.

She tilted her head back and took a swig of wine, the fine liquor flowing down her fair neck, shimmering with a faint luster.

Li Muyu noticed that she was in a bad mood, like a lifeless little flower, and lost the desire to tease her, so he turned around and prepared to leave.

"Xu Zhengyang came to me today, wanting me to come to you and give him the position in the Zhenfu Division."

Upon hearing this, Li Muyu stopped and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"So you've come to persuade me?"

But what Ji Yudie said next surprised Li Muyu.

"Why should I listen to him?"

"Oh, so what brings you here? You're not just here to drown your sorrows, are you?"

Ji Yudie looked up, a smile curving her lips, her watery eyes gleaming with a strange light, and a faint blush spreading across her cheeks.

"Can't I have come for you?"

Li Muyu was taken aback, then chuckled.

"interesting!"

Ji Yudie handed Li Muyu a pot of wine, and the two sat under the tree.

"I have already sent a letter home to dissolve my engagement with Xu Zhengyang."

Listening to Ji Yudie's calm tone, it was as if it were just a trivial matter.

"Would your father agree? Aren't you afraid the Xu family will retaliate against the Ji family?"

Ji Yudie turned to look at Li Muyu. Her clear, mountain-spring-like eyes were veiled with a hazy mist due to her intoxication, revealing a hint of languor and dreaminess.

"For the dignified Crown Prince of Wuyuan, protecting a small family like the Ji family shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Li Muyu gazed at those bright eyes, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Has Fairy Ji come to her senses?"

"Didn't you always think I was a complete jerk?"

Ji Yudie nodded.

"You are indeed a despicable lecher, but Xu Zhengyang is also a scoundrel who only cares about profit."

"If I have to choose, why can't I just pick the one that looks good to me?"

As she spoke, a hint of sadness flickered in her bright, clear eyes, and her voice was low and numb.

"From the time I can remember, everything I have been arranged by my father, whether it was joining the Southern Immortal Sect or getting engaged to Xu Zhengyang, it was all for the benefit of the family."

"But this time I want to follow my heart!"

Li Muyu smiled and said with a slight chuckle.

"Although I sympathize with Fairy Ji's plight, you should know my personality. I'm only interested in profit and never do anything that doesn't benefit me."

"You think you can get my protection just by coming to my door and saying a few words? You're being too optimistic."

Ji Yudie wore an expression that suggested she had expected this, stood up straight, and walked into Li Muyu's attic without saying a word.